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There are plenty of people Tom Ford would love to dress, but he completely understands why it might not be in the cards. While he's met Kate Middleton, he hasn't had the chance to outfit her, a situation he'd be all for changing, according to an interview he did with CNBC, airing tomorrow in the U.K. and reported in advance by the Telegraph. "She's the same, [she has] the same consistent style," he said of the Duchess. "She knows who she is." Ford does both women's and men's collections, so Kate's not the only royal he's style-watching. "I don't dress Prince William—or the Duke of Cambridge, as I believe he's called—as he should be wearing British, so I understand that," notes Tom. A photo posted by TOM FORD (@tomford) on Jan 17, 2015 at 8:31am PST Ford's stable includes plenty of PYTs, like DJ Leigh Lezark and Alexa Chung, seen here. Miley Cyrus and Rihanna were some of the first to wear his super-sexy spring clothes too. Can you imagine Kate rocking Tom Ford? read more

When I was sitting and watching Jenny Packham's fall 2015 show yesterday, all I could think was that if I were a princess, I'd want to wear every single one. Immediately. The designer is a well-known favorite of Kate Middleton, and the label's glamorous, feminine creations are so perfect for formal obligations that I think my entire royal crew, from Queen Letizia to Princess Mary to soon-to-be-royal Sofia Hellqvist, should seriously consider any of these beauties for affairs soon. What do you think? Are they gorgeous or what? read more

Kate Middleton (a.k.a. the Duchess of Cambridge) stepped out to visit the Emma Bridgewater factory in Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, U.K., this morning in a half-up hairstyle. And now we're all going to spend the rest of the day obsessing over this one little detail... You see it's really a mini ponytail situation, and she wrapped the band with a lock of her own hair. A super-classic move, sure. But it does do a lot for making this simple hairstyle look polished. Now, the Duchess is a bit of a half-up fan ( going for the hairstyle during the holidays recently), so this isn't the first time we've seen her go for a 'do like this. But any time you spot something going on with Middleton's hair that the rest of us non-royals can copy, well, that's a good day in my book. read more

When I got to sneak backstage after Friday's Zimmermann show to talk to the designer, you know what I had on my must-ask-about list: Kate Middleton. The Duchess put the Australian label firmly on the map when she wore its crisp white eyelet dress down under last April. "That definitely would have been one of the biggest things that's happened to us in 20 years of business," designer Nicky Zimmermann told me with a grin. "It affected our parents, our family. Everybody loved it! If you're Australian, British royalty is a big deal, and it meant a lot to a lot of people. She's the epitome of a sophisticated, beautiful young woman, and we are massive fans." Nicky was on holiday with her fam when Kate decided to wear the frock (typically designers and brands have no idea that a major celeb is going to wear a piece until that person is out and being photographed). "I was walking through caves with my children with no communication," she said after I asked when and where she found out. "I got back to the house and every person that I was with, their phones were going berserk. We flipped on the read more

Here at Glamour, we avidly track Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton's every fashion move. But we've rarely heard her speak—until now. Kate Middleton recently recorded this PSA for charity organization Place2Be and the U.K.'s Children's Mental Health Week (February 16-22). "Both William and I have seen that many young people are struggling to cope with the impact of bullying, bereavement, domestic violence, family breakdown, and more," she says in the video. "Without support, the effects of these challenges can be traumatic, leading to serious issues such as anxiety, depression, addiction, and self-harm." The Duchess goes on to explain why youth and parents should speak openly about mental health, emotional difficulties, and social pressures and seek help when they need it. read more

I know it's not readily apparent to all of you why we're all so obsessed with Kate Middleton's hair, so if it's still unclear to you, here's a photographer from the opening the Kensington Aldridge Academy that might pull that into view: Notice that her silhouette has not one hint of frizz. I mean, sure there are a few strands out of place on the right, but it's not frizz. Had she smoothed that one little part down, you'd be looking at hair with edges so clean it might make you suspect Photoshop work. Except her hair hasn't been retouched here. At all. I mean, come on. The second thing to take note of is just how much hair this woman has. It's unbelievably full. And bouncy! So bouncy! It's just one fine head of hair that's worthy of the world's admiration. Any of you still not getting it? Defend yourself below. Psst...want to know the secret to her haircut? Here's what happened when I visited her salon. read more

We've gone over many things when it comes to Kate Middleton's hair. How much it's changed in a year. How exactly it's cut. The way the New York City weather impacts the bounciness. You'd think we'd have covered everything, but you're wrong—it's time to break down her official hair-tucking technique. These two shots of her were taken today on her way to name the Clore Art Room at Barlby Primary School in London: You see what she does? She doesn't tuck the whole side back; she leaves a lock of hair in front of her ear. Now, she doesn't always do this (see here, for example)—I think it's just a matter of how much hair she can grab at once, since it's so thick. But it's interesting that a large percentage of her hair-tucking instances have a lock of hair remaining in front of her ear. Now that I've made you analyze this, I will send you on your way today knowing that the way you tuck your hair may just be totally Kate Middleton-approved. read more

Remember when Jessica Radloff gave us her celebrity and pop-culture wish list for 2015? More specifically, remember when she said, "I'd love for [the royal family] to create an Instagram or something." Well, looks like they listened. (Although I wouldn't be surprised if Jess had some hand in making this happen...) Yeah, that's right: Kensington Palace—which represents Prince William, Kate Middleton, and Prince Harry—has joined Instagram and Twitter. TBH, it's kind of boring so far. Only two pics on the Instagram, and neither involve a pic of Kate's style or a cute Prince George snap. Example one of two: Prince Harry stands on tiptoes but still fails to measure up to retired NBA player Dikembe Mutombo who stands 7ft 2 inches tall at the #Coachcore graduation ceremony today. The NBA are supporting the #Royal A photo posted by @kensingtonroyal on Jan 14, 2015 at 5:45am PST I'm hoping that as they get more social media-savvy, we'll be treated to more exciting content. How amazing would Kate's hair look in a selfie? (Answer: REALLY AMAZING.) Never any belfies, of course, as that would not be proper etiquette. Anyway, you can follow them on Twitter at @KensingtonRoyal and Instagram at @KensingtonRoyal. read more

Kate Middleton turned 33 today, and while I hope she had a sweet family celebration with Prince William and little George, I'm throwing my own version of a birthday party by paging through some of the oldest images I can find of her. The current Kate always looks perfect, and while part of that is by royal design, we can't forget that it's also growing up (I definitely have some past outfits I'd prefer to never see again). Come see how relatable the Duchess has always been because, ladies, I guarantee you had a version of all of this in your high school closet. This sweet sundress and cardigan combo was the formula for many a fancy event in my teens. Pre-Clueless, I'm not sure if I had a single cardi in my wardrobe, but after that movie came out, it quickly became a must-have piece that could magically top anything. For a blast-from-the-past fashion moment, look no further than this party outfit of Kate's. The silky floral fabric was the pick for cool skirts and dresses in the early aughts, and at some point in high school, we all had our first encounter with the maxi (can you remember read more

For better or for worse, every year brings new stars, new trends, and new obsessions. At Glamour, it's our job to keep track and discover them for you. So that got me to thinking—what (or who) would I like to see more of in 2015? And what would I never like to see again? After a lot of brainstorming (some of these came easier than others!), I present the 10 things I'd love to see happen in the world of entertainment in 2015—and a few I wouldn't. For You All to Start Watching The Mindy Project: As you might have guessed, we're totally in love with Mindy Lahiri and Co. here at Glamour, but I know plenty of you still haven't followed our lead. But it's never too late, and for those of you who haven't tuned in (or last did a couple seasons ago), promise me you'll give it a try in the new year. I don't herald that many sitcoms, but this one is worth your time. An End to All Butt Selfies: I don't need to name names, but you probably know who I'm thinking of (and it's not just the Kardashians). Yes, we know you have read more

Royal families have been around for a long time, but it felt like this year was more stylish than most. I kicked off 2014 knowing that Kate Middleton could be counted on to provide chic outfits, but I'm happy to report that I'm ending the year with a lot of new friends (like Queen Letizia and Princess Ameerah). It was a big year for Letizia, who started off as a princess and is ending as an official queen. For the coronation ceremony, she picked this embellished white coat dress that wasn't over-the-top but still had the sort of glamour you need to appear queenly. With her tour of Australia and New Zealand, Kate might've had her biggest fashion tour to date. It was chock-full of fantastic dresses, but the moment that really stuck out for me was when we saw how she could do beach-casual, picking this pretty white eyelet Zimmermann dress and wedges. This was also the year I realized I have a major style crush on Queen Maxima of the Netherlands (and I'm not alone: she was named to Vanity Fair's best-dressed list). She grabbed my attention during a majorly stylish week traveling, but it was this smoky read more

Sure, sure, 2014 was the year Kate Middleton announced her second pregnancy, but she also continued to have perfect hair and clean, simple makeup. Duchess Catherine has our hearts, and we all have a little to learn from her elegant style. Here are the lessons we gleaned from her over the past 12 months. Lesson 1) There is no such thing as an event that doesn't call for a soft smoky eye. Even a sports match. Lesson 2) Having a signature hairstyle doesn't mean you can't update it along the way. Middleton's hair actually changed quite a lot in a year. Lesson 3) Even if you're not a nail-polish person, keeping your nails groomed can go a long way in making you looked pulled-together. Lesson 4) Hair is one area where splurging just might pay off. And splurge on her hair this year she did. Lesson 5) Taking care of your skin is the best makeup. Here's a breakdown of what she uses. read more

Kate Middleton was caught on her way to a royal Christmas lunch with a sweet little hair-up hairdo that I think we should all look at for inspiration for our own holiday hairstyles. Ready? Bam. After stepping out in a hoodie recently, this is a return to the elegant Duchess we know and love. I do maintain, however, that her hair has more volume in the States. All the more reason for her to come back and give us more hair inspiration on this side of the pond. Any of you feeling more inclined to go half-up for the holidays now? read more

Hard to believe, but true: At a visit to a homeless charity, Prince William participated in a bit of mentoring and his advice to an aspiring hairdresser was to try styling Kate's "nightmare" hair, reports The Telegraph. No joke—I nearly gasped when I read this during my morning news scan. I think we can safely assume he's joking because of the obvious facts (namely that Kate Middleton's hair might be the most admired around the world. NBD.). I think it's kind of cute to see super-famous couples participate in the sort of ribbing we all do in our own relationships, but Wills, bringing hair into it might be pushing things a little bit too far. Did this headline kind of shock you because when I saw it reported in the U.K. press, I was stunned. read more

The unthinkable kinda happened yesterday: Kate Middleton stepped out to an official event in a zip-up hoodie. She's been more dressed-up for grocery store runs and park walks with Prince George, so it's surprising that she went so casual this time. The event was a Beaver Scout meeting at a school and mostly saw the Duchess laughing and having craft time with kids. And while the hoodie's laid-back, the bottom half looks like her NYC outfits—probably Stuart Weitzman boots and J Brand jeans. My guess as to why she made the choice? Let's look at the facts: The sweatshirt is a Scout one, so it's nothing she already had in her closet at home. And there just seems to be one set of outside images of her leaving (or possibly arriving at) the event. Since the activities she was doing with the kids appeared to involve food and icing cupcakes while blindfolded, I hypothesize that a kiddo made a little bit of a mistake, somehow got something on her top, and the only thing on hand was the hoodie, which was a better choice than being photographed in a dirty blouse. Are you surprised that she wore such a casual read more

Tailoring is nothing new—I can't tell you the amount of times a wise fashion person has told me her best styling tip was to take pieces in to have them nipped, tucked, or otherwise custom-tweaked to achieve the best fit possible. If we're all being advised to do it, you better bet that the world's most-watched outfits get some customization, including those belonging to Kate Middleton and Michelle Obama. On her recent NYC trip, Kate showed off all kinds of smart winter outfit tricks to try, though this one involves some heavy-duty sewing you'd have to work with a professional on. When you see the Tory Burch coat she wore to a Brooklyn Nets game side-by-side with the on-model shot, it's pretty apparent how much shorter Kate's is, right? We can't blame this one on Kate being tall (chances are the model is too). Instead, she had it shortened, likely so she could wear it as a coat dress in her typical style. She wore it buttoned-up throughout the entire game, and it looked totally chic. Can you imagine if she wore it like that at the longer length? It'd look awkward, as if she was wearing her coat indoors. read more

Happy holidays, indeed! The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have returned to their native England and released three brand-new photos of Prince George looking cuter (and more grown-up!) than ever! Clarence House, the Royal residence in London, posted the photos this afternoon in time for the holidays. Take a look! The latest photos of Prince George for you! Our little Prince is pictured sitting on the steps of Kensington Palace. pic.twitter.com/kWkj9aAtTz— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) December 13, 2014 Prince George, who will be 17 months old on December 22, is a lot more grown-up (but equally as adorable—those cheeks!) than when we last saw him in July for his first birthday. The photos were taken by a member of the Duke and Duchess's staff in late November at Kensington Palace (which we visited over the summer as well—take a look at the palace behind the scenes here). We can't wait to see Prince George with his little baby brother or sister next! Which one is your favorite? read more

Now that Kate Middleton's no longer in the same zip code as me, it's time for some collected reflection on the outfits she wore during her NYC trip. London's just as chilly as Manhattan, so the climate was nothing new, and hidden in her choices were some very wise styling maneuvers. Brighten up your overall look with a bold topper. The winter can get dreary, 'k? Kate totally embraced NYC's all-black vibe (like the outfit she picked to meet—and freak out over—Jenna Lyons), but she kept things cheery by picking this flower-bright pink coat. Wear a coat dress. Kate's kind of the coat dress queen, so it was no surprise that she rocked more than one during her time on this coast. They make your overall look chic and pulled-together instantly, but they're also wise when it's winter. I'm typically chilly, but leaving my coat on during dinner is too weird, so I suffer through being chilly. The coat dress has a similar vibe to the blazer but is meant to be longer and worn buttoned, so it offers more warmth. Win-win. Show your shoulders for a sexy touch. I adore this gown, but I get it's a little fancy read more

Do you think Kate Middleton's rapturous joy at meeting J.Crew's Jenna Lyons was due in part to the fact that the brand still has a very small presence in the U.K.? (It opened its first store in London a year ago). Without any more info beyond the fact that both women were at yesterday's Creativity Is Great reception together, one thing's clear: That's a very excited duchess. Event photos proved Kate was most excited to talk to Jenna over any other guests, and that beaming response makes this a very good time to play caption-the-photo. I'm imagining Jenna revealing the secret to perfectly cuffed boyfriend jeans (like, "Kate, I've never told this to anyone, but since you're the future queen of England, the trick is in the..."). Also possible: She's revealed something adorably awesome coming from Crewcuts, like, say, a four-year-old designer, and Kate's thrilled thinking about outfits for Baby George and his future brother or sister. Help me out here and leave your witty, wise, and stylishly inclined faux captions in the comments below. read more

I maintain my professional opinion that Kate Middleton needs to come over the States more often—her hair just looks extra perfect over here. Behold the braided updo she wore last night at the St. Andrews 600th Anniversary Dinner: The close-up: It looks as if her hair was very loosely French-braided slightly on a diagonal down to the left and then coiled and pinned into a messy bun. Lovely. The Duchess's hair was on point this entire trip (see evidence here), but I'm sad to report it's over—she and Prince William left for England last night, so no more parade of pretty in America. But at least she left us with this beauty. Braid-bun combos are always a big hit around here and so is Kate Middleton's hair, so I'm assuming this is basically a hair home run. Am I right? read more